Playlist: Esther, Type of Church (topic)
Esther (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughEsther, as a central figure in the book bearing her name, embodies a profound representation of God's people. She stands as a type of the church or the individual believer, depicted as a spiritual virgin, lovely and beautiful in the eyes of God. Just as God saw Israel in Ezekiel 16, transforming her from low circumstances into a …
Proverbs 31 and the Wife of Christ (Part Three): Esther
Sermon by Mark SchindlerEsther serves as a profound type of the Church, embodying the virtuous wife of Christ as depicted in Proverbs 31, particularly under the chaotic and violent circumstances of a world at enmity with God. Her story unfolds within the Persian Empire, a setting of fickle leadership and pervasive evil, mirroring the trials faced by …
Esther (Part Five)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod allows each of us to experience trials and tests to humble us, leading us to repent, obey and trust, followed by an often-dramatic deliverance and joy.
Marriage and the Bride of Christ (Part Seven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsChristians must address marriage problems from God's perspective. Stress can cause people to lay aside their values in favor of humanly reasoned solutions.
Peace with God Through Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe only possibility of attaining peace is a relationship with God—peace with God through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, which must continually be refined.